All parts needed to build a dj bike

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All parts needed to build a dj bike
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flag toxic693r
Posted: May 1, 2011 at 16:10 Quote
Soo feel free to judge mock or flame me but...Im pretty lame when it comes to bikes just starting out.coming off skateboards...
Im going to attempt to build my own custom dj bike ...I've tried googling this...so please dont tell to do that.
Just wondering if someone can give me a list of parts needed to slap one together..

I know the obs frame tires crank but I also know theres a few little ...things that complete it ...tips on brands sizes ect would be helpful.
thanks.
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Posted: May 1, 2011 at 16:13 Quote
youll need, frame,wheels,tires,stem,bars,fork,headset,seat,seatpost,pedals,cranks, and if cranks dont come with a bottom bracket youll need that too, grips, break, hubs in wheels dont come with, seat clamp. and i think thats it correct me if i missed any thing
flag toxic693r
Posted: May 1, 2011 at 16:16 Quote
alright thanks thats a good start...
flag Frostypeak
Posted: May 1, 2011 at 16:22 Quote
headset spacer, grease, tubes, tools and a chain would be nice too
flag toxic693r
Posted: May 1, 2011 at 16:25 Quote
Im trying really hard not sound as ignorant as Iam when it comes to this but Im going to guess....that!!! stems cranks bars ect are all different sizes and depend on frame size??
flag cmc4130
Posted: May 1, 2011 at 17:17 Quote
toxic693r wrote:
Soo feel free to judge mock or flame me but...Im pretty lame when it comes to bikes just starting out.coming off skateboards...
Im going to attempt to build my own custom dj bike ...I've tried googling this...so please dont tell to do that.
Just wondering if someone can give me a list of parts needed to slap one together..

I know the obs frame tires crank but I also know theres a few little ...things that complete it ...tips on brands sizes ect would be helpful.
thanks.

it actually makes a lot more sense to buy a complete. if anyone tells you that stock parts on complete are junk, they are wrong. there are quite a few completes out there that are really well spec'd. just like most things, "custom" means expensive and fun, but not necessarily that much better for most purposes.

like, these threads:
Rocky Mountain Flow DJhttp://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=698543

Haro Steel Reserve 1.3
http://www.harobikes.com/mtb/bikes/Freestyle-MTB/21/

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BI267R01-Eastern+Thunderbird+Bike+2011.aspx
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flag toxic693r
Posted: May 2, 2011 at 9:26 Quote
Yeahhh I was going to do that but I dont have the 900 to just drop was going to build it up over the next like month an half.. paychecks kinda deal..I dont wanna buy used and have someone elses bs..
flag cmc4130
Posted: May 2, 2011 at 10:49 Quote
toxic693r wrote:
Yeahhh I was going to do that but I dont have the 900 to just drop was going to build it up over the next like month an half.. paychecks kinda deal..I dont wanna buy used and have someone elses bs..

well, you'll end up paying double (or more) by the time you finish a custom build.

put those paychecks in savings for a few months.
flag toxic693r
Posted: May 2, 2011 at 10:50 Quote
yeah good point...always build it up after...thanks for the suggestions man apperciate it.
flag jimmmster2112
Posted: May 2, 2011 at 13:06 Quote
cmc4130 has a very good point. I can see where you're coming from and it's always nice to get started as soon as possible but if you can put aside some cash and buy a complete, you'll be riding as soon as, if not quicker, than if you were to try to buy it all part by part. You can always look to upgrade in the future Smile
flag toxic693r
Posted: May 6, 2011 at 8:16 Quote
went ahead and decied to start the build haha....and slowy but surely realizing it was a horrible horrible idea...
not thaaat expensive just experince wise prob wasnt the best idea....honestly think it could be fun though Im in no crazy rush ...
ordered a spank smoke white frame..some rock shox dart 3s..and spank lounge handle bars...looking for a crank any suggestions?
flag schwaggy
Posted: May 6, 2011 at 9:32 Quote
That fork is eww. You should have sprung for a circus. Cranks, twombolts, deity, profile
flag toxic693r
Posted: May 6, 2011 at 9:35 Quote
haha...really? well that blows I guess ill upgrade after its complete...
flag toxic693r
Posted: May 6, 2011 at 9:36 Quote
lookkkks pretty good except for that red nose?? lol...
flag OTehNoes
Posted: May 6, 2011 at 9:38 Quote
Do you have a budget at all?
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